I'm starting two-a-day practices in a desparate attempt to get ready for Nationals. So I'm swimming 3 times a week, twice a day, running and light weights the other two days, and resting on weekends.
Any ideas for making the transition from swimming just 3 times a week to this new schedule easier? My muscles are screaming right now!! :help:
I've found that doing 6 daily workouts a week has been enough during most of the year. The only time I do doubles is in the mid to late part of my season and then it is never a hard session and only about half the yardage of my usual workouts. Generally I'll do 1 or 2 second workouts and use them mainly to work on fly & back (and sometimes the other stroke) speed. Lots of 15's to 50's at race speed with lots of rest and slow free in between.
I've found that doing 6 daily workouts a week has been enough during most of the year. The only time I do doubles is in the mid to late part of my season and then it is never a hard session and only about half the yardage of my usual workouts. Generally I'll do 1 or 2 second workouts and use them mainly to work on fly & back (and sometimes the other stroke) speed. Lots of 15's to 50's at race speed with lots of rest and slow free in between.
